10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

Part 3: For questions 16-25, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use

only ONE word in each gap. Write your answers in the corresponding boxes provided below the

passage.

The Best Books

Are there 1,000 books that all of us should read sometime in our lives? Throughout this year, we will

be recommending a collection of books that, when taken as a whole, will form a (16) _____ of 1,000

titles that will inspire and satisfy (17) _____ kind of reader imaginable. Book lists appear from time to

time, often arousing controversy (18) _____ being too elitist or too populist. But our list is the result of

consultations with bookbuyers and booksellers, people who know and love books.

Currently, there are well over a million books in print. Add to these another 100,000 books (19) _____

each year and the choice for readers becomes bewildering, (20) _____ certain books, both classics and

contemporary works, stand out. While our list doesn't identify classics in the traditional sense, many of

the (21) _____ included are considered to be classic books. The list aims to make the (22) _____ aware

of what is available that is stimulating, rewarding and inspiring. How else does one learn about a good

read other (23) _____ by enthusiastic recommendation?

This month we are highlighting fifty books from the area of business and reference. These fifty titles

represent the perfect business and reference library for your needs, whether personal or (24) _____.

Our selection will help you to expand and enhance your understanding of today's fast-changing world

of business.

Look out for next month's fifty choices, (25) _____ will take you a step nearer completion of your